Pentecost is famous throughout the world for the land-diving ritual (Nagol or N'gol), which occurs every Saturday between April and June.

The ritual, which influenced the invention of bungy jumping, sees local men and boys as young as seven jump from a 20-30 metre high, man-made tower with only a vine attached to their legs.

Day tours to view the ritual are available through Adventure World's First Footprints product collection, or can be booked in Port Vila.

Island Escapes, a luxury small ship cruise company, also offers packages which cover Espiritu Santo and South Pentecost, and are perfect for travellers looking to uncover the beauty of these islands.

Tanna

Tanna is one of Vanuatu's best-known outer islands, and is home to one of its most popular tourist attractions: Mt Yasur.

The island is only a short 45- minute flight from Port Vila, and from here, you will be at Mt Yasur volcano in less than two hours.

While in Tanna, a cultural tour to a Kastom Village will provide an insight into a culture largely isolated from the western world. For the adventurous, there's plenty on offer with stunning blue holes, underwater caves, some of the best coral in the South Pacific, and untouched waterfalls.

Visitors can also sandboard down the side of a volcano, or explore the island on horseback.

Tanna packages are available through Flight Centre, and Spacifica Travel.

Ambrym, Epi, and Banks and Torres

For the truly intrepid traveller, there are also opportunities to venture to Ambrym, Epi, and Banks and Torres.

These islands offer a fantastic mix of rich Ni-Vanuatu culture and customs, and pristine natural beauty.

Although not at present packaged in Australia, travellers can go to Vanuatu Travel to learn more about the accommodation and tour options available on these islands, or organise their travel on arrival in Port Vila.

How to get there:

Vanuatu is only three-four hours from Australia's east coast, with Air Vanuatu flying to Port Vila six times a week from Sydney, three times a week from Brisbane and once weekly from Melbourne.

Air Vanuatu also offers regular inter-island services from Port Vila, making it easy to explore Vanuatu's outer islands.

For more information on the holidays on offer in Vanuatu, go to Vanuatu Travel.